Comparative Essay on Religion & Astrology

I am writing what may be an article of interest to visitors regarding astrology and religion in comparative analysis.  My background as a humanist with studies in Oriental and Western philosophy contrast the traditional religions.  Tolerance from religious types on the pedestrian level is often difficult to come by and, I feel as though it is time for me to make some commentary on the subject. 

I will post an excerpt from the essay in the near future so if you are interested, please visit and see it when it posts.

December Total Lunar Eclipse in Gemini

Another total eclipse of the moon in Gemini will take place on December 10th of this year as if the one we had earlier in the year wasn't enough. 

I have a number of Gemini friends who have already suffered rather heavy losses with the earlier eclipses in Gemini so I was saddened to see that there will be another one toward the end of the year. 

I am reminded and remind readers who may be Gemini to keep a low profile and put off any major plans of action until this eclipse which unfortunately has the potential to be very disturbing to pass. 

I don't think this would be a very good time to travel for example or make major changes.  Try to keep yourself balanced in terms of your emotions although that may be difficult to do depending on the nature of the losses which may be inevitable.

God bless us all, we are ever approaching 2012 and many readers may have knowledge of what we may be in for at that time.  However, it is our destiny to be born during this exciting time of rare celestial events and exciting world changes and, it is our privilege as well.

Moon in Taurus or Moon in Gemini?

Post script to my last entry regarding President Obama's moon sign being in Taurus.  I have just come across other indicators that the moon at his place of birth in Hawaii was not in Taurus but in Gemini.  Looks as though the moon was either late degree of Taurus or early degree of Gemini and I am not sure how I can get a definitive on this but will try to find out and get back to readers because different references have given me different information.

If the moon was Void of Course or neither in one sign or the other, it may be the President Obama's moon can be seen to be "on the cusp," or between both the sign of Taurus and Gemini subsequently, heaven and earth and with a luminosity that encompasses both signs.  I personally find this idea a very intriguing one and as an artist it configures in my mind a flock of beautiful birds flying over the earth when the earth is most beautiful (in springtime or the time of Taurus, the month of May).  The arts play big in the life or character of someone with this aspect and the Commander in Chief is probably a great lover of the arts in all forms from theatre to music to painting and so forth. 

Summer Trends 2011

I find it interesting that Weekly Astrology is the most popular of my websites.  Somehow, I thought art would be of more interest but there it is, the stars win out.  I feel a bit guilty for not really posting anything in recent days so, I hope this note can double as an apology.  The individuals hectic life and or anything else associated with humans doesn't stop the movement of the planets and there's always interesting trends to observe and discuss, daily, weekly, monthly and yes, at the beginning and ending of centuries or thousand year cycles! 

Good or other than good stuff happens.  The planets reconfigure, rearrange and then or course, there is the good, the bad and the ugliness of the players, depending on which ones they are (male players, Mars, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn and Pluto sometimes cause major problems, sometimes not depending on the relationship they strike with each other and the other planets). 

With the sun now in the earliest degree of Leo and Uranus in Aries, Sagittarians and other who have planets or sun sign in either of these signs will be getting the fiery boost of trine aspect or in the case of those with planets or luminaries (sun and or moon) in all three sign, the Grand Trine or triple harmony in the fire element.  The strength of the trine(s) and Grand Trine harmonies in the fire element are associated with inspiration, courage, strength and activities related to performing arts (Leo), literary arts (Leo), appearances (Aries), prosperity philosophies (Sagittarius) and other positive trends that can really carry those who benefit by aspect quite a ways forward and with the auspices of good fortune riding these summer trends going forward. 

At this time there are also planetary alignments that involve the earth planets and signs.  We have underway, planet Jupiter in the constellation of Taurus for several months.  It's a wonderful placement for Jupiter and the earth signs get the real boost and those who had planets in earth signs when they were born.  It's a lush life aspect in a way what with the big focus on Leo now and August being perhaps the culmination of the solar focus on Leo and the summer on the one hand and the square or conflict aspect of Taurus to Leo. 

Our President Obama is a Leo sun and Taurus moon person.  Interesting to note that in the Tarot deck that I know very little about but do remember reading somewhere that the card for the World has a lion's head and a bull's head.  I am  not sure of the symbolism but we do have a rather high level person with that worldly configuration of Taurus/Leo and that would be our current Commander in Chief!  Perhaps any real mastery of the world necessitates the hardheadedness of a bull with the courage and strength of a lion.  Who knows, however that does come to mind when I consider that particular configuration and it's not without issues because of the differences in the two types, Taurus and Leo.  Be that as it may, it's on now for us all with the focus on Leo planets and that beautiful placement of Jupiter in Taurus for several months to come. 

Jupiter is  in Taurus and this is potentially a HUGE wealth indicator. Those blessed with this birth configuration should crank up the muscle and make their dreams of wealth come true by taking advantage of this fine opportunity now and until June 11, 2012!  Act now and count your gold at the bank later because it will be approximately another 12 as in dozen years before Jupiter returns to this astrological sign associated with wealth, abundance and all the finer things in life.  Ramp it up.  Crank it out.  Do it up.  Rise and shine but my humble advice is to just get it done whatever it takes. 

With that said, I will raise the stakes for those with earth planets or interested parties otherwise and say that the Jupiter in Taurus position compliments and enhances the Pluto in Capricorn. 

Pluto in  Capricorn packs a heck of a wallop and can add to the prosperity potential for those who are in the industries associated with Capricorn specifically construction.  With infrastructure trends about to loom very large, those in construction will be getting a tremendous boost and the boost is largely Plutonian in nature.  Our aged and collapsing structures (bridges, highways, roads etc.) will have the necessary capital from the government to rebuild and in so doing to provide any number of jobs in construction for example.

Luxury employment sectors (Taurus) are in for good times also and we see this with the continued and seeming to be unending rise of gold prices globally.  Gold is the way to go folks and will continue to rise as demand increases from new wealth nations (China, India etc.).  It's no scam that companies are buying up gold fast as they can crank out the commercials to reach the public and, anyone interested in a rock solid investment (the pun is intended) should make their decisions accordingly, that's my hot tip for the foreseeable future. 

Construction and gold, the building up and the mining and recall of metals (including silver from what I have heard as well).

I'm turning this into a saga so, I will for the moment end here and do a quick spell check and re-read but, the sense of guilt I have experienced especially upon discovering that Weekly Astrology has more visitors than my other, art photography related blogs ... well, I had to submit something and submit it quickly.  If I have stated what you know already, sorry for that and if not, get thee some gold if at all possible.  :) 

Call your broker and you can thank me later.  Had one person whose relationship to me I will not mention did not follow my advice about ten years ago when gold was trading at around $700 an ounce and it's now more than double that.  It will not stabilize or drop in value any time soon so if you have the wherewithall get it while it's h-o-t, that's my advice.

Until next time, I remain your humble astrology analyst and commentator. 

Fire Sign and Earth Sign Trines Underway

A lot has been happening and the planets are in very interesting alignment these days with trines galore in the fire and earth elements.  I've been away from some of my blogs and ask visitors to accept my apology, those who visited and saw nothing new recently, I am sorry to disappoint.

I will be adding new analysis and commentary sometime in the upcoming week, in the meantime, why not visit my other art photography related blogs?  Check out my other blogs and see some beautiful beachcombers on the beach at Coney Island. 

Yet Another Partial Solar Eclipse on June 1st on the Day of the New or Black (Invisible) Moon

And just how many eclipses are we in store for and in so close a period of time?  Yet another partial eclipse on Friday, July 1st of the sun in Cancer, which takes place on the day of the new or black moon.  Who knows what it will all mean or how things will play out? 

There are some difficult or what astrologers call, "hard aspects," between a number of malefic or what I'll call difficulty potential planets (Uranus in Aries and Saturn in Libra are in opposition by sign to each other and both Uranus and Saturn are also in square/conflict relationship to both the sun and moon on June 1st).  At that time our luminaries, the sun and moon will both be in the sign and constellation of Cancer.  

Sensitive Cancerians or those born on or between June 22nd and July 22nd should try to keep a low profile but that may or may not be possible.  Whatever happens, confidence or security may be an issue and there may be some unpleasant moments to have to live through.  I do not like being so negative in analyzing trends but the eclipse is one event and the Uranus/Saturn square to the luminaries is something else and can provide an unpleasant time of it for Cancerians and others as well.  Be strong and persevere if the going gets tough, this is not the time to put yourself on the line in any way. 

While double checking my information for this blog post, I found an fascinating article written by a woman who is an astrologer as well as a psychotherapist, Cathy Lynn Pagano. 

You may find it interesting reading.  I haven't had time yet to read it fully but it points to some interesting ideas. 

I try to keep a low profile during the eclipses as much as possible and suggest the same for others although, that may or may not be possible for any one of us.  Apparently there will be conflict (or square) aspects at the same time involving Uranus in Aries (sudden events often negative or accident potentials) and Saturn in Libra and yes, the eclipse takes place at the very start of the holiday weekend on Friday.

No doubt this kind of configuration has happened before but we've had some humdinger eclipses and astrological events in the past year that are somewhat monumental.  I guess we can just add this latest one to the mix and hope and pray we aren't swept away in to the void. 

Remember too that we are now living in a world where we have a big, what they call "super particle collider" cranked up in Europe.  I read somewhere (and I think it was the New York Times) that a lawsuit was taken out to prevent the creation of the speed of light particle accelerator for fear that it might cause the formation of black holes or a black hole large enough to swallow up our world and God only knows, other worlds as well.  However, the multinational group who created the supercollider were allowed to build it and crank it up only just recently for their experiments. 

There's probably no relationship between all the recent eclipses and the supercollider but, I'm just saying.  We are living in interesting times are we not? 

Update on the Oceans of the World and Neptune in Pisces Transit are Related

With the world and the world's oceans trending the way they have been for a long time and for other reasons that involve movements and trends outside of human control, we are in for some very problematic times and this according to a recent, Huffington Post article. The world's oceans have been distressed and changes will affect us all in the times to come and probably in the very near future. 

With planet Neptune in the constellation of Pisces now and for many years to come, we are living in highly predictable times when it comes to the element of water and the fact that we live on a planet overwhelming covered in water. 

I recently heard (radio) commentary that in the New York City area, plans are being put together to secure the sea level of the city with a dam like structure to offset tsunami flooding that appears inevitable in the next forty years.  Little of this is in the press and or media but, the cognoscenti are aware that we too (and not just Japan and India for example who have suffered extreme tidal activity), we who live in the New York City area re vulnerable too. 

The question that comes to mind is whether or not we, the individual or collective "we," will we be here at sea level when the tide gets rough?

A literary idea comes to mind that the entirety of Japan come to overwhelmingly sad conclusion that the entire island will be consumed by an overriding tide of water and so they decide to leave the island and scatter throughout the world as a wandering tribe who must find a place in the world outside of their original and largely insular home. 

What would that be like?  Japan has suffered extreme tidal activities for a very long time but, will it ever get that extreme that the entire island could be lost?  Planetary trends are strong that island nations around the globe, Japan included could be lost to rising tides. 

Would you leave your home if you realized the worst in relation to such a situation?